“The boy I love Is up in the gallery” and I can’t even get a seat in the crowd… Drag King, Divorcee and Drama Queen, Nelly Power was a force to be reckoned with. Arguably the first true drag king she lived a financially independent and scandalous life that was way more dramatic offstage than […]
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Alice Armstrong
Introducing ALICE ARMSTRONG – EUROPEAN BLUES ARTIST 2025 + UKBF CONTEMPORARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2025 Alice Armstrong is an independent, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer from the UK, whose music creates a world of magic, humour and depth. Reshaping nostalgic rhythm & blues grooves through a contemporary lens, Armstrong delivers heart-breaking ballads and toe-tapping ear-worms […]
Eabhal
Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 amongst multiple other awards and nominations […]
Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age. How did a weather forecast for mariners capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to […]
Careless Talk
Was Mabel a collaborator? A visionary? Or just an outsider? Was she the victim of a witch hunt? Or the victim of her own uncompromising nature? Join Mabel on Sandown Beach with her secateurs, sequinned tassels and heartfelt – if misguided – self-belief. By Ali Williams, based on the novel ‘Careless Talk’ by James Friel. […]
Charlie Baker: Go Get It
Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand new show: GO GET IT. You may know him from his roles in Eastenders and Dr Who, or indeed from The Last Leg, Parenting Hell and winning on House of Games. He’s perhaps best known as a presenter […]
Nigel Planer: Young Once
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling. From the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents, […]
Megson
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON creates a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON has gained a reputation not only for the duo’s arresting and intelligent songwriting, but […]
While and Matthews
Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the British singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years.In 2026 Chris While & Julie Matthews are more powerful than ever and remain at the very top of their game with another packed-out tour.They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 […]
Jackie Oates and John Spiers
Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and […]
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